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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1907
Page
1
Grover Cleveland, speaking at the Union League event in the auditorium, extols Washington’s virtues and urges proper holiday observance. He argues America’s brief but bright history deserves commemoration and laments memorial neglect while praising patriotism and unselfish devotion.
The West Virginia Bottlers' Association begins its third annual meeting in the I O O F Building with President M Gaylord presiding. Delegates from 48 firms including Cain Belington Hurdle Sutton and Wagner Charleston attend as representation and proxies are noted from various towns.
Louis T. Kelley brakeman of the B and O railroad in the East End had his foot crushed while attempting to couple a freight car to a locomotive. The foot was badly injured and partly amputated at St Mary’s hospital after the accident in the yard. S. T. Tierney of Weston was a visitor in the city.
Tomorrow brings unusually large pay from multiple mining concerns including Clarksburg Fuel Fairmont Coal Madeira Hill Clark Coal Fairmont Pittsburg Fuel Hutchinson Fuel Pitcairn Coal O Gara Coal Short Line Coal Summit Coal and Coke and others. The pay total runs to several hundred thousand dollars.
Emma Temple, wife of Pinniekinnick miner Phillip Temple, appeared before Magistrate Riley on insanity charges after claiming a litter of tiny puppies harassed and attacked her. She described intruding dogs entering through doors and windows, shots fired at her, and blood on her clothes as witnesses laughed. She was remanded for several days to stabilize her mind with alcohol a cited cause by a doctor in court.
Emmanuel Plattner, a B and O railroad worker from Martinsburg, died at Kessler Hospital after taking a suspected narcotic or poison. Authorities plan a western examination to determine cause while the body rests at Clifford Oxborne morgue. Plattner, about 40, stated he was not a habitual drinker and feared a knockout dose in liquor.
Broaddus edged Grafton 18 to 11 at Company K armory to set up a decisive championship game with Fairmont next week. Collins scored twice for Broaddus. Williams and Scollins contributed key baskets. Grafton’s Lanham and Rogers led rough first half play.
An oil boom is predicted as Amber oil price rises and demand grows. Local activity expects higher drilling, more gas output, and widespread wildcatting with plans to drill numerous wells. Philadelphia firms accelerate locations while high grade oil and potential price spikes draw attention to the county’s oil industry.
Bids have been received by the Fairmont and Clarksbyre Traction Company for erecting a new traction terminal at the Glen Elk bridge site. The main 35 by 110 foot corrugated iron building with a slate roof will include office and baggage rooms and folding doors, aiming for a prompt completion with modern appointments.
The West Virginia University basketball squad traveled from the western tip to Morgantown yesterday after losing 40 to 27 to Marejetta Thursday night. The team led at halftime but wore down late, having been on the road ten days. Varsity lineup included Bob Strickler, Larl Pearcy, Vinny Bumgardner, Finney Kelner, Pick Bly, Patsy Ryan, Louis Carr, and an 18 year old center.
The case of James All Day administrator of the estate of the late Jacob Myers involves an injunction to keep Day from dispossessing or interfering with property of the estate. Judge Lynch granted a temporary restraining order. Separately, Taylor P Factory sues Hope Natural Gas Company and others to bar drilling on a farm of 53 acres. Ida May Neff awarded damages in a separate matter.
The Brotherhood of Pirak Presbyterian church plans an evening session at 7 40 o'clock in the church lee lire room. Rev H C Stoeteer will deliver the address followed by a discussion on the topic The Brotherhood and welfare of the community will be discussed by attendees and church members. The event includes refreshments and a social period for participants.
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